The first Chola invasion of Kalinga by Kulothunga Chola I in 1097 was intended to avenge the invasion of Vengi by the forces of Kalinga. The war resulted in the subjugation of Southern part of Kalinga (between Godavari and Mahendra), and successful suppression of the revolts.
In 1097, the army of Kalinga invaded the Eastern Chalukyas which was then a vassal of the Cholas. The troops of Kalinga were supported by the chief of Kolanu near Ellore. A huge army under Vikrama Chola was sent to repulse the invaders. The army was supported by troops under the Pandya viceroy, Parantaka Pandya which then defeated the army which made their revolt unsuccessful.